We tried Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks' hottest holiday drink - and the winner is clear

As pumpkin spice is the sweet flavor of fall, peppermint is the refreshing taste of winter.

Holiday drinks have returned in full force and it's time for a peppermint mocha latte battle.

Previous taste tests have included Dunkin' Donuts, Panera Bread, Pret A Manger, and Starbucks - but Panera and Pret A Manger aren't serving peppermint mocha lattes this season.

So, our holiday battle royale has become a duel between two coffee giants - Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks. Here's our taste test to see who serves the better warm holiday drink.

Marina Nazario contributed reporting on a previous version of this article.